girly
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "GA" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɡɝli/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɡɜːli/
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)li
Adjective
girly (comparative girlier, superlative girliest)
- Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, sweet; unmasculine.
Synonyms
- (applied to a girl or woman): feminine, girlish, womanly
- (applied to a boy or man): effeminate, unmanly
Antonyms
- (applied to a girl or woman): butch, hoyden, hoydenish, mannish, masculine, tomboyish, unwomanly
- (applied to a boy or man): butch, manly, masculine
Derived terms
Translations
characteristic of a stereotypical girl
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Noun
girly (plural girlies)
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:girl